Easton EC90 ALX crankset focuses on the options

In Dave Rome's head to head test of SRAM Force XPLR and Shimano's GRX Di2, he dinged the Japanese brand for its relative paucity of chainring options and crankarm length. Easton's new EC90 ALX crankset is an aftermarket alternative that definitely fills the gaps for Shimano users who want more configurations. The new crankset features a bonded carbon fiber layup over inserts that Easton says is its strongest crankarm yet. That silver section above is an anti-scuff plate. It's available from 160-175 mm lengths and in standard or wide spindles (30 mm axle) to fit both conventional and Shimano GRX/Cues chainlines. The crankset works with direct-mount 1x and 2x chainrings, with options for 47/32T, 46/36T, and 46/30T in 2x and 38-44T for 1x Shimano 12-speed systems and 36-44T in SRAM Flattop configurations. But options will set you back as the crank retails for US$490. [Easton Cycling]